Setting DetectNewerInstalledVersion = True and RemovePreviousVersion = True

alec

where do I find DetectNewerInstalledVersion and RemovePreviousVersion? and how do I set them to be true?

I am using VS 2010 .NET 4.0

(but other users may wish to know how to dothis on other versions)

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Vulpes15y ago
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Ah, that's the property pages.

If you look down at the Properties Box for the solution, then they should be listed in there.
alec15y ago
got off topic and still having problems so started this thread

http://www.c-sharpcorner.com/Forums/Thread/148685/how-do-you-join-setup-and-win32-projects-in-the-same-solutio.aspx
Vulpes15y ago
As long as the connection string is valid when used from that machine, then you shouldn't have a problem.

If you have (or have access to) another machine, then it's a good idea to have a 'dry run' with the installation file to make sure that there are not likely to be any unforeseen problems before you distribute it to the users.
alec15y ago
the win32 project has a specified connection to a sql sever when it is installed onto the pc will it find that sql server if the pc its installed on has access to the server? if this issue is different enough is will start new thread
Vulpes15y ago
That's right Alec.

You'll be able to distribute the .msi file so that it can install the application on the user's computer.
alec15y ago
have done this now. does this mean when the solution builds and is deployed it will use the setup project to install the win32 project?
Vulpes15y ago
Well, there's two types of deployment with VS 2010:

* Click-once

* Windows Installer

To use the properties you're talking about, you have to use the second of these options which creates an .msi file - i.e. a wizard-based installation file - which your users can then run.

To create this type of file, you have to add a deployment project (normally a setup project) to your solution. To do that just follow the instructions in this link:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/19x10e5c.aspx
alec15y ago
a bit new to this so not sure what you mean ... its a win32 project how would I find out what you want to know?
Vulpes15y ago
That's strange, they should be there. See for example:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/seykw6dt.aspx

Are you sure it is a deployment project i.e. an InstallShield, Setup or Web Setup project?
alec15y ago
sadly its not ... any other ideas?
alec15y ago
where am I looking for these properties? all I get is the shot attached and can't seem to find them :(
Vulpes15y ago
If you right click on the name of the solution itself in Solution Explorer for your deployment project and then select Properties from the dropdown, they should be in there.